NASA Ames Honors Seven Staff Members as September 2026 Stars of the Month

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NASA's Ames Science Directorate has recognized seven employees as its Stars of the Month for September 2026. The honorees are Steve Ormsby, Aphrodite Kostakis, Alejandro Borlaff, Sarah Nickerson, Martina Caussi, Keiko Nomura, and Stephen Broccardo. Each was selected for their outstanding contributions to the NASA mission. The recognition highlights qualities including entrepreneurial spirit, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to scientific work.

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